Hail history for Humboldt County, California
Every NOAA hail report filed in Humboldt County since 1982, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Humboldt County
- Last hail
- Apr 9, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · Apr 9, 2026
29 reports on 21 days since 1982 · #8 of 47 California counties
Hail map · Humboldt County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Humboldt County
The latest hail report in Humboldt County is from April 9, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 9, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Humboldt County logged 21 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median California county (0.4 a year) and ranks #8 of 47 California counties for all-time reports. Humboldt County holds 3% of all 938 hail reports in California.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median California county. The largest hail on record here is 1.00 in (quarter) on April 9, 2026 near 0.88 W Orleans.
Reports were up 1900% in 2016–2025 (20) compared with 2006–2015 (1). The busiest year was 2019, with 8 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in February (31% of reports); 17% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Humboldt County 1.1
- Median California county 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Humboldt County 15
- Median California county 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Humboldt County 0%
- Median California county 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 7 | 1 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Dec 1, 2022 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
| May 9, 2022 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
| May 8, 2022 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 1 | 0.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 W Orleans | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Dec 10, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 N Arcata | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 SW Willow Creek | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.04 W Orleans | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Loleta | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 26 90%
- 1–2 in 3 10%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 W Orleans | — | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Dec 1, 2022 | 0.25 inpea | 1.25 WNW Mc Kinleyville | $3K | 06:30 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2022 | 0.25 inpea | 1.48 SSW Westhaven | —3 injured | 08:18 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2022 | 0.25 inpea | 0.87 NW (Acv)arcata Arpt | $5K | 08:34 local · NCEI |
| Dec 13, 2021 | 0.25 inpea | 10.68 NNE Orick | $4K | 03:41 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2020 | 0.25 inpea | 0.52 W Fernbridge | $750 | 10:25 local · NCEI |
| Nov 27, 2019 | 0.25 inpea | 1.66 NNW Miranda | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2019 | 0.25 inpea | 1.73 SW Mc Kinleyville | $2K | 07:38 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2019 | 0.25 inpea | 0.69 S Manila | $2K | 07:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 9, 2019 | 0.25 inpea | 1.48 SSW Mc Kinleyville | $3K | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 0.25 inpea | 10.33 NNE Orick | $2K | 14:43 local · NCEI |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 0.25 inpea | 0.52 E Fields Lndg | $3K | 13:25 local · NCEI |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinleyville | 5 | 5 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Arcata | 3 | 2 | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Loleta | 3 | 3 | Mar 14, 2020 |
| Humboldt Hill | 2 | 2 | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Willow Creek | 2 | 2 | Aug 4, 2003 |
| Eureka | 1 | 1 | Feb 18, 2018 |
| Hoopa | 1 | 1 | Jun 24, 1982 |
| Manila | 1 | 1 | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Miranda | 1 | 1 | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Pine Hills | 1 | 1 | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Shelter Cove | 1 | 1 | Mar 4, 1996 |
| Westhaven-Moonstone | 1 | 1 | May 9, 2022 |
Questions about hail in Humboldt County
How often does it hail in Humboldt County, California?
29 hail reports have been logged in Humboldt County since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #8 of 47 California counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Humboldt County?
Most reports come in February, March, December. February alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Humboldt County?
1.00 in (quarter size) on April 9, 2026 near 0.88 W Orleans. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Humboldt County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 9, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Humboldt County had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was April 9, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.